Varicose Veins Sufferers May Benefit from Green Tea

(Newswire.net — March 21, 2017) Orlando, FL — Many people love drinking green tea and many consume it on a daily basis. Individuals who suffer from certain health issues may take into account the use of this unique beverage.

Varicose veins sufferers may benefit from green tea. This beverage has long been believed to be an excellent source of potentially beneficial properties, such as antioxidants. It is not just believed to fight a range of medical conditions, but may also help those who are trying to manage a healthy weight.

Green tea contains antioxidants called polyphenols. Polyphenols are considered as a type of flavonoid known as catechins. Green tea contains four major catechins, namely the epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate, epicatechin, and epigallocatechin gallate, otherwise known as EGCG.
EGCG is thought to be the most powerful of antioxidants found in green tea. Quercetin, which is another type of bioflavonoid in green tea, has been found to contain antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.

According to some experts, the antioxidants in green tea are 25-100 times more potent than vitamin C. They are also more available than those present in vegetables and fruits.

It has been found that one cup of green tea contains about 10 to 200 milligrams of polyphenols. Some healthcare providers even suggest that consuming several cups of green tea may provide amounts of antioxidants that may help to fight free radicals, which are actually troublemakers in the body.

According to scientists, the abundant levels of bioflavonoids in green tea may be responsible for many of its potential benefits. Some of these potential health benefits may include the ability to help lower cholesterol, combat aging, increase the body’s ability to fight certain diseases and disorders, and strengthen the blood vessels.

It is believed that bioflavonoids have the ability to form cholesterol plaques and blood clots, and they can be a part and parcel of varicose veins.
Varicose veins are characterized by enlargement and swelling of the veins, and they can rise above the surface of the skin. These veins are dark, knotty, and are blue or purple in color. They can be both unsightly and even painful. The valves in the veins take care of allowing blood flow back to the heart.

When the valves are not functioning as they should, it triggers blood to stay in the veins, and this causes swelling. When the pooling of blood continues, it causes the vein tissue to not just stretch but also lose its elasticity.

As the blood pools in the vein, it bulges and become a varicose vein. While there are certain medications available, green tea may be used as an alternative. This natural supplement is ideal for individuals who do not want to resort to pharmaceutical drugs or certain extreme measures such as a surgery.

The antioxidants in green tea are thought to help reduce swelling, strengthen the blood vessels walls, and slow or eliminate varicose veins.
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